Thursday, February 28, 2013

Islamists Gain Momentum in Syria - After U.S. Efforts to Bolster Moderates and Subdue Extremists, Terrorist-Designated Group Gains Ground.

Extremists intent on establishing an Islamist state in Syria have
gained power within the rebel insurgency, while moderates have lost clout since
moves by Washington late last year aimed at the opposite result, U.S. officials
and rebel fighters say.